Emman Abeleda

Emman Abeleda
Born (1989-09-17) September 17, 1989 (age 35)[1]
Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Occupations
  • Actor
  • dancer
  • singer
Years active1995–2005

Emman Abeleda is a Filipino former actor, singer and dancer.

Career

Abeleda practically grew up on screen, he first started appearing on films as early as 1996. As a child actor, he often portrayed son and younger brother roles.

On television, he first appeared as Jun-Jun Estrera in the soap opera Esperanza[2] all the while appearing in the sitcom Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis[3]—both shows started running from 1997 and ending respectively in 1999 and 2001.

From 1997 to 1999, Abeleda appeared in Flames: The Movie (Pangako), Haba Baba Doo, Puti Puti Poo[4] and the Christmas film Puso ng Pasko.[5] First earning his FAMAS Awards nomination in 1998 for Minsan Lamang Magmamahal.[3]

In 2003, he would reprise his role as Jun-Jun, the son of Maricel Soriano and Cesar Montano's characters in Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis, in the sequel series Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis.[1] In the same year, Abeleda started performing with Sergio Garcia, Mhyco Aquino, Rayver Cruz, John Wayne Sace and Mico Aytona.[6] as a group. The group composed mostly of former child actors, would eventually be introduced as singing and dancing teen idol Anim-E[7] the following year and were mainstays in the weekly variety show ASAP.[8][9]

He was retired from Showbiz in 2005.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Source
1996–1997 Ang TV Himself/Cast Member
1997–1999 Esperanza Jun-Jun Estrera [2]
1997 Kaybol: Ang Bagong TV Himself/Cast Member
1997 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Entablado"
1997 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Haplos sa Sugat"
1997 Flames Episode: "I Hate Boys, I Hate Girls" [10]
1997 Hiraya Manawari Emil Episode: "Ang Lihim ng Rani" [11]
1997–2001 Kaya ni Mister, Kaya ni Misis Jun-Jun [1]
1998 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Pampang"
1998 Wansapanataym Episode: "Konsesnya"
1999 !Oka Tokat Episode: "Nuno Bear" [12]
1999 Wansapanataym Episode: "Komiks"
1999–2003 Tabing Ilog Mario Magtibay
1999 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Inakay"
1999–2000, 2001 Epol/Apple Kenneth
2000 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Keyboard"
2000 Wansapanataym Episode: "Madyik Pinggan ATBP."
2000 Wansapanataym Pencil Episode: "Anong Gusto Mong Maging?"
2001 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Burda"
2001 Recuerdo de Amor Young Paulo Jose Villafuerte
2002–2005 Bida si Mister, Bida si Misis Jun-Jun [1]
2002 Maalaala Mo Kaya Episode: "Dictionary"
2002–2004 Kapalaran Henry
2003 Maalaala Mo Kaya Chester Episode: "Garapon"
2003–2005 ASAP Himself Segment: "Anim-E/Anime" [6][7]

Film

Year Title Role Notes Source
1996 May Nagmamahal sa Iyo Leonard (5 y/o)
1996 Rubberman Younger brother
1996 Istokwa Dot-Dot
1996 Da Best in da West 2: Da Western Pulis Istori Larry's son Credited as "Emmanuel Abeleda"
1996 Bitag Ivan
1997 Ako ba ang nasa Puso Mo Young Ariel
1997 Flames: The Movie Sammy Segment: "Pangako"
1997 Minsan Lamang Magmamahal Miguel [3]
1998 Haba Baba Doo! Puti Puti Poo! Emman [13][4]
1998 Puso ng Pasko Christopher [5]
1999 Higit pa sa Buhay Ko Jun-Jun Bernardo
1999 Esperanza: The Movie Jun-Jun Estrera [3]

Awards and nominations

Year Work Organizatiom Category Result Source
1998 Minsan Lamang Magmamahal FAMAS Awards Best Child Actor Nominated [3]
1999 Puso ng Pasko Best Child Actor Nominated [3]
2000 Higit pa sa Buhay Ko Best Child Actor Nominated
Esperanza: The Movie Best Child Actor Nominated [3]
2004
Aliw Awards Best Dance Group[a] Won [14][15]
2005
Best Dance Group[b] Nominated [16]

Notes

  1. ^ Shared with Sergio Garcia, Mhyco Aquino, John Wayne Sace, Mico Aytona and Rayver Cruz, as members of Star Magic's Anim-E.
  2. ^ Shared with Sergio Garcia, Mhyco Aquino, John Wayne Sace, Mico Aytona, Rodjun Cruz, Rayver Cruz and Miko Samson, as members of the expanded and renamed group Animé.

References

  1. ^ a b c d Nardo, Jun (2004). "Nagbday [sic] na sina Emman at Marc" (in Filipino). Abante Tonight.
  2. ^ a b Yap, John Mark (3 September 2016). "5 Times Sylvia Sanchez Made Us Cry as a Kapamilya Teleserye Nanay". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Samio, Veronica R. (8 April 2003). "May Potential hit Group ang Anim-E" (in Filipino). Pilipino Star Ngayon. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  4. ^ a b Lastrilla, Gary Ann (16 March 2019). "How Nostalgic! These are the '90s Family-oriented Comedy Films We Miss". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  5. ^ a b "Puso ng Pasko". Star Cinema. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  6. ^ a b Erece, Dino (2007-04-29). "Sergio Garcia and Mhyco Aquino Happy for Rayver Cruz's Success". News. The Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
  7. ^ a b "Spotlight on Rayver Cruz". ABS-CBN News. 29 May 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  8. ^ "Beautiful Stars Descend on 'ASAP'". The Manila Times. 6 July 2012. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  9. ^ Anarcon, James Patrick (23 September 2019). "GMA-7 Stars Rayver, Rodjun Cruz Reunite with Members of Defunct ABS-CBN Boy Group Anime". pep.ph. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  10. ^ "I Hate Boys, I Hate Girls". Flames. ABS-CBN.
  11. ^ "Ang Lihim ng Rani". Hiraya Manawari. 1997. ABS-CBN.
  12. ^ "Nuno Bear". !Oka Tokat. 1999. ABS-CBN.
  13. ^ "Haba Baba Doo, Puti Puti Poo". Star Cinema. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  14. ^ Cruz, Marinel (August 8, 2004). "Entertainer of the Year". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 14, 2004.
  15. ^ "Aliw Awards Aired Tonight on RPN 9". The Philippine Star. August 21, 2004. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  16. ^ "Nominees For The 18th Aliw Awards". Maxi-Media International. August 1, 2005. Archived from the original on 2010-01-31. Retrieved July 14, 2021.